Increase In Orthodox Jews

Synagogue 3000 illustrates that there is a growng interest among othodox Jews particularly those thrity five and younger. While spiritual views are increasing, ethnic views are decreasing. In other words, American Judaism is becoming less ethnic and spiritually oriented. In a recent suvey conducted by Synagogue 3000, five percent reported being Orthodox sixty-five and older. Six percent reported being Orthodox ages thirty-six to sixety-four. Last but not least, fifteen percent reported being Orthodox ages thirty-five and below. I think this survey is very interesting in that the youngest generation amongst the participants reported having the highest percentage of practicing Orthodox. More and more American Jews are expressing interest in studying and experiencing spirituality through their religion. It is very surprising to see that there is an increase in Orthodox Jews and Jewish pride. I would have guessed that as the years go by there would be a less percentage of people who really cared about their religion. I thought that there would be a decline in praciticing Jews because of the increase in Christian Jewish marriages. My grandparents and parents have always stressed the importance of marrying within Judaism. Now that we are in 2009, I think intermarriage religion couples are more accepted. Although there may be some controversy over that matter, people are more tolerant of it. My grandparents for example may reject this idea because they are very traditional. Regardless I am pleased to see that numbers in Orthodox Jews are increasing dramatically.